David and Victoria Beckham's relationship timeline

Married for 19 years, Victoria and David Beckham's romance is one for the history books. As they celebrate their wedding anniversary this July, here's the story of how the footballer and Spice Girl got together and the history of their relationship since, from their wedding in 1999 to welcoming four children.

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1January 1998

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David meets Victoria at a charity football match in Manchester. Around a year later, on 25 January, 1998, the pair announce their plans to marry at a press conference near Crewe.

2March 1999

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They welcome their first child, Brooklyn, just a few months before they are due to tie-the-knot.

The couple are married at Luttrellstown Castle near Dublin on 4 July, 1999. Victoria wears a Vera Wang gown and a gold crown, designed by jeweller Slim Barrett.

4November 1999

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The Spice Girl and football star swiftly become the most photographed celebrity couple. They regularly hit the headlines with their matching outfits.

5September 2002

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Their second son, Romeo, is born on 1 September, 2002.

6April 2003

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The family relocate to Spain in 2003, when David moves from Manchester United to play for Real Madrid.

7November 2003

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The England football captain returns to the UK to be honoured with an OBE.

8May 2003

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'Posh and Becks' continue to be one of the most sought-after couples on the red carpet. Victoria's Dolce & Gabbana's lace-up dress at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards is now known as one of her most memorable looks.

9April 2004

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Their new house in Hertfordshire is dubbed 'Beckingham Palace'. Meanwhile, rumours swirl about David's relationship with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos.

10April 2004

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The couple put the media reports behind them and looked loved-up as they leave Claridge's Hotel in London.

11February 2005

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The couple's third child, Cruz, is born on 20 February, 2005. The family are pictured in Baden-Baden, Germany, where they cheer on David at the 2006 World Cup.

12July 2007

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The Beckhams move to Los Angeles, where David plays for LA Galaxy. Victoria arrives at her husband's new club in a hot pink Roland Mouret dress and matching Birkin bag.

13July 2007

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The couple are regularly seen hanging out with celebrity friends, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and Will and Jada-Pinkett Smith.

14May 2008

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As Victoria prepares to launch her fashion line, the couple continue to make style statements on the red carpet. They attend the 'Superheroes: Fashion And Fantasy' Met Gala in New York.

15September 2008

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Brand Beckham goes from strength-to-strength. The couple launch their Signature Fragrance Collection at Macy's in New York.

16September 2008

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Following the success of her dVb denim, sunglasses, and fragrance range, Victoria launches her first ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week.

17January 2009

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The power couple become the new faces - and bodies - of Emporio Armani underwear.

18December 2010

The family show their support for David as he picks up the Lifetime Achievement award at Sports Personality of the Year in 2010.

19April 2011

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Victoria is pregnant with her fourth child when they attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Harper Beckham is born three months later on 10 July.

20July 2014

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The Beckhams move back to the UK. They spend a reported £31.5 million on a detached home in London's Holland Park and eventually move in following substantial renovation work.

Victoria marks their anniversary by sharing a previously unseen moment from their wedding day. The photo shows them wearing matching purple outfits designed by Antonio Berardi as they cut a towering wedding cake.

22September 2014

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David and Harper Beckham become regular supporters of Victoria on the front row at fashion week.

23December 2014

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Victoria Beckham's label scoops Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. She is pictured on the red carpet with David by her side.

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